Police Physical Agility Training & Recommendations

Every police department has their own set of physical training requirements that must be met by potential recruits.
The bad news is that if you do not pass all of the elements administered during testing, then you will fail the whole physical test, which means you
won't be able to continue on in the hiring process. The good news is that
most people have the potential to pass this test and it is generally used to measure ones physical agility & endurance, rather than brute strength.
The cost for attending a physical agility test will depend on the department to which you are applying. Smaller departments
typically administer the test for free, whereas larger departments may require you to pay close to $100 to be tested by a 3rd party. The
important thing to consider doing before taking one of the police physical tests is finding out what exactly you will be tested on and making
sure you can do everything beforehand. A good rule of thumb is to start training 2-3 months before you take the actual test so you can
be sure to excel in all of the areas in which you will be tested. Another piece of advice is to work on these exercises with a partner
or friend, preferably someone that is well-versed in physical fitness, such as a personal trainer.

How to Start Preparing:

Run a few miles 2-3 times each week and time yourself; aim to improve each time